The Pilots Journal

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET INSPIRED TO FLY

NON-Pilot Passenger Briefing

Let’s set a couple of rules before we go flying. 1. Get in and shut the Hell Up! 2. Sorry we don’t have inflight services. 3. Just...

Losing Pressure

October 5, 2022 Words by David Smith (CEO) This story happened a few years ago. PA-28 Piper Arrow It was the day before Thanksgiving, I...

Let's Meet an LAX Air Traffic Controller

February 2, 2022 Words by Tommy Let's take a moment and meet an LAX Air Traffic Controller and pilot. Tommy - ATC, Pilot Introduce...

Let's Meet Lucy

January 4, 2022 Words by Lucy Let's take a moment and meet this very wonderful lady, pilot, and now CFI, Lucy. Lucy - CFI Where did you...

Comfort is Essential for Aviators

November 16, 2021 Words by Red Horse Aviation Comfort is a must for every aviator, especially those of us that fly in General Aviation...

A Flight to Remember

October 21, 2021 Words by Red Horse Aviation This flight actually took place a couple of months ago. I had planned a day to fly out to...

Let's Meet Grayson Barrow and His Passion For Aviation

September 28, 2021 Words by Grayson Barrow Let's take a minute and meet with Grayson Barrow. Grayson Barrows with Sarah Brazel of Thomet...

Your aircraft has radio failure at night and you need to land. (Pilot Controlled Lighting)

September 21, 2021 Words by Red Horse Aviation You experience radio failure during a night flight and you need to land, and SOON!... As...